LVMH-Backed L Catterton Agrees to Buy Majority Stake in Kiko
The private equity fund has entered into a definitive deal with the Percassi family, which will retain a “significant stake” in the business.
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In Paris, the Pleasure of the Apocalypse
It was a strangely energetic season, full of both angst and elation, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
How I Became… A Jewellery Designer
Alighieri’s Rosh Mahtani shares how a wax carving course launched her accessories brand, and how she went on to build a business with a £3.2m turnover in 2018.
Power Moves | Tommy Hilfiger Names CMO, Refinery29 Hires Fashion and Culture Lead
This week, Tommy Hilfiger hires its new CMO from Hollister, while Refinery29 taps Nylon’s former editor-in-chief for a newly created role.
Lacoste Ups the Fashion Ante
Designer Louise Trotter has talent and taste, but needs to fine-tune her vision for the brand.
Decoding Louise Trotter’s Lacoste Debut
There’s plenty of time for the newly installed designer to unfurl an entire brand universe at the world-famous French tennis label, but it’s hard to get there without a clear entry point.
Beyond the Crocodile: Lacoste’s Next Chapter
Can new creative director Louise Trotter boost the sportswear label's fashion cachet? Ahead of her debut, BoF talks strategy with Trotter and chief executive Thierry Guibert.
Paris Fashion Week: What You Need to Know
The unveiling of Karl Lagerfeld’s final Chanel collection and Lanvin’s return to the Paris runways are among the most highly anticipated events of the week.
Lacoste Names Louise Trotter as Creative Director
Her arrival marks the first time a woman has sat at the creative helm of the French sportswear brand best known for its crocodile logo.
A Week of Reckoning at Condé Nast
The publishing company is reported to have lost more than $120 million last year and plans to put Brides, Golf Digest and W up for sale. But the makeover won't end there.
Power Moves | Salvatore Ferragamo's New CEO, Louise Trotter Departs Joseph
This week, Micaela Le Divelec Lemmi is named Salvatore Ferragamo's new chief executive, while Louise Trotter exits her role as creative director of Joseph.
At Joseph, Uniforms Rule
The collection was all about uniforms, but the recurrence of holiday clothes only served to confuse things.
For American Fashion, A Changing of the Guard
Many of the country’s most influential founder-led fashion brands are navigating their first attempts at succession planning.
Company Snapshot
The seasoned designer reinvigorated Joseph’s own brand, quickly building momentum in London and beyond.
The News in Brief
Zara Re-Enters Venezuelan Market
The company confirmed in January that it planned to restart activities in Venezuela in the first half of 2024 with local partner Grupo Futura.
EU Hits Fast-Fashion Giant Shein With New Digital Rules
The move means Shein could be liable for fines of as much as 6 percent of global revenue for violating the law, designed to curtail the spread of illegal content online.
Shares of Versace Owner Capri Seen Falling 30% If Deal With Coach Owner Tapestry Fails
Since the merger announcement, Capri has reported weaker-than-forecast earnings twice, spurring concern about its performance in the coming quarters.
Celine Adds To Fragrance Line-Up
The new scent, Zouzou, is the fashion house’s first new perfume since 2022.
Unilever Sales Rise More Than Expected, Led by Beauty
Unilever Plc sales jumped more than expected in the first quarter as Chief Executive Officer Hein Schumacher pushes ahead with his turnaround plan and shoppers come back to premium brands.
Biden Signs Possible TikTok Ban Into Law; ByteDance Vows Legal Challenge
President Biden signed the bill that gives China-based ByteDance 270 days to divest TikTok’s US assets or face a ban.
Google Postpones Phasing Out of Ad Cookies in Chrome Browser
The Alphabet Inc. company said in a blog post Tuesday that it’s still working with the ad industry and regulators on the plan.